Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
3C77CB
RGB
60, 119, 203
HSL
215, 58%, 52%
HSB
215, 70%, 80%
CMYK
70, 41, 0, 20
LAB
49, 2, -50
LCH
49, 50, 273
OKLCH
0.57, 0.14, 258
XYZ
19, 18, 59
LUV
49, -23, -75
HWB
215, 24%, 20%
Pantone
Cool Gray 8 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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